UAKARI
FLOATING LODGE
The
Uakari Floating Lodge was designed for
minimum environmental impact. Its 10
spacious suites are equipped with solar
power, natural ventilation and a sewage
filtration system.
The
two-floor central unit has a restaurant,
a bar, library and video and conference
room.
The
location of the floating lodge has been
carefully chosen: it is in a bend in
the river with ample opportunities for
observing wildlife without leaving the
premises.
The
Mamirauá Sustainable Development
Reserve is the largest Brazilian protected
area (1.124.000 ha) devoted to the conservation
of flooded forests, an ecosystem which
holds much biodiversity and many rare
species. It was the first Brazilian
conservation unit to give local people
a major share of responsibility for
the management of its natural resources.
Mamirauá is a paradise which
offers a unique experience to people
who are fascinated by nature and are
interested in interacting with local
people. The ecotourism programme was
developed as a means for funding the
Mamirauá Project and providing
an alternative source of income for
local communities.
Thanks
to the conservation efforts which began
in 1983, Mamirauá has become
a wildlife refuge. Among the wildlife
attractions, visitors will find endemic
species like the white uakari monkey
and the black headed squirrel monkey.
Mamirauá is also home to other
species like the Amazon pink river dolphin,
the red howler monkey, the scarlet-macaw
and the black cayman. Other amazing
creatures found in Mamirauá are
the harpy eagle, the jaguar and the
umbrella bird.
Activities
The
ecotourism activities in Mamirauá
give a lot of opportunities to observe
wildlife. Water levels rise and fall
12 meters between the dry and wet seasons.
Depending on the time of the year, visitors
walk on trails in the forest or glide
along them in canoes. A visit to a community
to meet people whose day-to-day life
is closely dependent on the wise use
of this environment, may also be included
in the programme.
Accommodation
in Mamirauá is simple, comfortable,
and has been designed for minimum environmental
impact. The Uakari Floating Lodge has
ten spacious suites, with solar energy
and a sewage filtration system. |
Mamirauá,
the largest protected flooded forest
and the first Sustainable Development
Reserve in Brazil is opening itself
for Ecotourism. For Ecotourists, Mamirauá
offers a unique experience. The Reserve
is one of the best places to sight the
rich Amazon wildlife. Besides the endemic
white uakari, animals like howler monkeys,
brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys,
caymans, sloths and river dolphins are
easily sighted. For birdwatchers Mamirauá
has more than 400 identified species,
including the majestic Harpy-eagle (harpia),
and the curious hoatzin. The fauna in
Mamirauá is very rich in fish,
the pirarucú (Arapaima gigas)
is also among the flagspecies of the
area. Ecotourists will also be fascinated
with the trees, orchids and bromeliads,
and also various types of insects and
arthropods.
The
offered package includes transfer
from Tefé airport to the Reserve